HomeMy WebLinkAboutJun 10, 1974May 28, 1974
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Mr. Kal ina reported that the Michael Parkos case was settled. Mr. Parkos
has paid the City the entire claim.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS
Mr. Gustafson reported briefly on the week long training session which
he had attended, P.A.L.M.
Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz to adjourn at 1:05 a.m. Roll Call All Ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Secretar~ to the City Council Pro-tern
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING June 10, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 8:02 p.m. Roll Call - Logacz, Norberg,
Land, Nawrocki - present Heintz - absent
Invocation was given by City Manager Watson
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by Norberg, Second by Logacz that the bills as listed be
paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes
Famous Brands, Inc.
Johnson Bros. Liq & Wine
Ed Phil lips & Sons
Wine Merchants
Minn. Hosp. Serv. Assn.
Metro. Leag. of Munic.
Val Bjornson, State Treas.
ValBjornson, State Treas.
American Linen Supply Co.
Johnson Paper & Supply Co.
Johnson Wine Company
Payroll Account
Air Pneu-Tronic Co.
Donald Aker
Akins Fire Equip. Co.
Albinson
American Instit Of planners
$ 1,101.53
5,311.54
1 O, 943.40
51.34
2,026.12
8.75
3,266.38
124.45
107.58
231.99
47.65
52,195.09
4O.58
4.68
892.00
24.28
10.00
Anderson Aggregate Co. $ 632.27
Armco Steel Corp. 169.43
Automotive Drive Line 17.23
Automotive Paint Spec. 24.43
Barton Contracting 22.97
BOCA 7.00
Mildred V. Carlson 19.64
Center for Urb. Policy Res. 48.85
Central Chrysler Plym. 5.77
City of Columbia Heights 1OO.00
Col. Hgts. Fire Dept. 6.10
Col. Hgts. Fi re Dept. 1,390.50
Col. Hgts. Fire Relief Assn. 750.76
Columbia Heights Pharmacy 6.18
Col. Hgts. Police Relief Ass'n 1,255.31
Col.Metal Fabrication 165.00
Comm. of Taxation 1,180.25
Continental Safety Equip. 22.24
June 10, 1974
Conway Fire & Safety, Inc.
Coon Rapids Chrysler Plym.
Danielson Drug
Davies Water Equip. Co.
Electronic Center, Inc.
Fidelity Bank & Trust
The First Nat'l Bank, St. Paul
Fridley Office Supply
Garland's Inc.
Gestetne r Corp.
Merle Glader
B. F. Goodrich
Gopher Glass
Gopher State Oil Co.
Hall Equipment Inc.
George M. Hansen Co.
George M. Hansen Co.
Harmon Glass
Hayden-Murphy Equip.
Heights electric
Home Gas Companyk, Inc.
Int'l City Managm't Assoc.
IntI] Conf. of Bldg. Officials
JOrdan Floor Covering
Ivan C. Kohl
LaBelle's Dist., Inc.
Lindsay Bros. Co.
Mac Queen Equipment Inc.
Maintenance Experts
Medical Oxygen & Equip.
Metropolitan Sewer Board
Midway Tractor & Equip.
Miner-McA1 pin Agency
Miner-McA1 pin Agency
Mpls. Area Chapter Red Cross
Mp]s. city Treasurer
Mp]s. Equipment Co.
Minn. Mining & Mfg. Co.
Modern Service Inc.
Motorola Inc.
National Office Systems
No. American Life & Cas. Co.
N. W. emergency Equip. & Supply
Olson's Plumbing
Dean S. Otterson
Ovshak Printing
Postmaster Col Hgts.
Reg. Justice Info. Systems
St. Paul Stamp Works
Eugene Salay
F. N. Shaffer, Real Estate
Sharon Publications
Singer Business Machines
St. Paul Stamp Works
John E. Schedler
S 16.75
64.89
3.~8
206.99
9.26
16,689.12
16,549.92
131.86
24.49
55.10
65.00
1,422.36
29.36
22.30
34.06
2,500.O0
4,200.00
6.91
372.00
13.05
7.10
11.50
21.00
250.74
52.00
58.55
3.36
190.00
892.70
48.72
297.00
930.85
15,205.49
1,140.51
5.00
17,~59.60
462.50
174.55
15,523.85
54.20
315.30
189,00
139 55
63 62
75 75
18 50
20 O0
99 29
8 05
171 2O
l O0 O0
19 O0
163 75
96 O1
4 O0
Smith,Juster,Feikems, etc. $ 400.00
Standard Spring Co. 68.88
State Bldg. Inspector 77.25
Iniforms Unlimited 153.80
Uniforms Unlimited 598.40
Waste Management of Minn. 195.00
Water Products Co. 85.90
Malcolm O. Watson 199.00
Rosella C. Wilson 60.00
Henry Zeug 266.00
American Linen Supply 13.65
Donald Chies 500.00
Coast to Coast 2.32
Comm. of Taxation ]8.51
Crown Iron Fence Co. 31.35
Electro-Mech. Corp. 15.30
H. B. Fuller Co. 40.20
Johnson Paper & Supply 102.00
Wm. P. Johnson Electric 15.22
Jones Chemicals Inc. 138.45
Knox Lumber 12.74
Lowry Lumber 31.27
Lyle Signs, Inc. 103.41
John P. Marchiniak 20.00
The NOrthfield Co. 23.51
North Lexington Inc. 957 O0
Mrs. Zoe Strand 25 O0
Sun Newspapers l l 90
Superior Products 86 95
A. Weisman Co. 62 03
B.P.A.A. (Jr. N. Star) 100 O0
Co]. Hgts. & Dist. #13 Rec. Com. 51
Linda Hansen
Indep. School distr. //13
Int'l City Mangm't Assoc.
Leslie Paper
Mpls. Munic. Athletic Assoc.
NOrth Star League
Harold J. Slavik, Jr.
Ed Phillips & Sons
American Linen Supply
Bronne r Exterminating
Coca - Cola Botti ing
Commissioner of Taxation
Delivery Mangm't Service
Distillers Distributing
Display Fixtures, Inc.
Doherty Distrib. Co.
Chester Ewer
Fridley Ice Co.
Ganzer Distributing
G1 enwood I ngl ewood
Gopher Glass
Gross Industrial
Hi-Mount Inc.
43
114 O0
180.00
22.5O
112.20
80.00
180.00
45.00
597.17
127.35
12.00
197.80
3,693.36
347.61
7,581.15
3.89
2,395.90
92.88
162.60
2,720.99
20.15
60.00
23.70
5,330.87
June 10, 1974
Internal Revenue Service
McKesson Liquor
Merrill Chapman Co.
Modern Air Conditioning
Midwest Wine co.
Petty Cash Fund - iquor
Pohle Sales Inc.
Seven-Up Bottling Co.
Vernon Rozmark
Sun Newspapers
Home Juice Co.
Joe Rak
John Roach
Rex Distributing
Solon Office Equip.
Sunderland Inc.
Pos tmas te r
Payroll Acc- Extra Salaries
W & G. Rehbein Bros. Inc.
Metro Engineering
Electric Service Co.
Nedegaard Construction
$ 162.00
4,433.57
12.15
134.50
262.24
90.03
2,472.92
106.80
28.00
68.00
109.88
18.72
15.84
2,181.97
455.40
319.60
4OO .OO
1,186.82
4,172.76
12,379.02
2,186.55
12,674.70
TOTAL $ 227,818.47
ANTENNA TOWER
A brief discussion was held on the possibile erection of an antenna
tower, and on a proposal received from General Television
for erection of a tower by them at their cost. More information
is needed for any finalizations to be made on this item.
Mr. Watson reported on writing to Metro Fone Communications and
Northwestern Bell asking for their response on his rent proposal.
Mr. Vern Heglund from the Telephone Company was present and indicated
that more information would be needed for their final decision on
renting the tower. These included: what the strength would be of
the tower, possible interference from other users, and who the phone
company would pay the rental amount to. Final proposals and arrangements
must be decided before this information is available. Motion by Logacz,
Second by Norberg to table further consideration of Antenna Tower proposals
until the next regular council meeting for further information.
Roll Call - All Ayes
TOWING BIDS
Only one bid was received on the towing contract for the coming year.
This was from Shorty's Towing, who presently has the contract with the
City. Mr. Watson indicated that there were no complaints on the service
from Shorty's. Their bid was only slightly higher than their present
rates. Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into an agreement with Shorty's Towing based on
the one bid received, for the towing contract for the City beginning
July 1, 1974 and ending June 31, 1975. Roll Call - All Ayes
June 10, 1974
LIBRARY CEILING BIDS
Two informal bids had been received for materials and labor for
the basement ceiling in the library. These were
Merrill Moen in the amount of $ 1,743 and Donald Lohse in the amount of
$ 2,050. Mr. Watson indicated that both he and Building Inspector,
Arden Hovland, recommend award to Merrill Moen.
Motion by Logacz, Second by Norberg to authorize award of bid on
library ceiling to Merrill Moen based on low informal bid and that the
Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same.
Roll Call -All ayes
William Moll
Mr. Moll as well as other residents of the area around his home were present
asking that something be done in regard to the problem of many burglaries
and break-ins in their area. They expressed concern on instances where
they have called the police department reporting on speeding cars,
noisy motorcycles, burglaries, etc. and the police did not respond
as rapidly as might be desired. Mayor Nawrocki reported on having
checked the police logs and finding a couple of times where Mr. Moll's
ca]ls had been answered. A lengthy discussion was held on what might
be done, The citizens discussed the service station on 50th and
University Avenue. They informed the Council that this station often
has "teen-agersI~ grouping together. Early in the morning and late
at night the teen-agers squeal their tires down 50th Avenue. The
residents were concerned for their children's safety and their property.
Some of the residents reported on having written down license plates
of some of the cars involved, but this did not help stop the same cars
from doing it again. Attorney Kal ina reported on what help getting a
license number may be. Mayor Nawrocki asked for suggestions on what might
be done. The citizens were concerned that the police do not patrol this
area often enough to discourage any speeding by the teen-agers. A discussion
was further held on any legal actions the City may take as far as the
service station was involved. Councilman Logacz spoke at length on the
desirabil ity of having something done about this problem, which exists
in other areas of the City as well. Councilman Land pointed out that perhaps
the City does need more po] ice on the force, but he further pointed out
that the citizens do not want to pay for the cost of extra po] ice. They
want the protection but not have to pay for it. It was pointed out
that the City is presently involved in testing individuals for the
poi ice force, so there will be more men before too long. Mayor Nawrocki
informed the residents present that the only way to base their claims
on "slow'~ poi ice service was to keep track on their day and time of
calls and compare it to the police log. He encouraged the people to
keep on call lng in and getting license numbers. The final decision
was to direct the police department to concentrate attentions on the
50th Avenue and University Avenue area, and make a report on what kind
of problems exist such as racing, noisy motors, littering, loitering
at the service station, etc. They should report to both the council and
to Mr. Moll, who wi]] contact his neighbors in the area on what is being
done.
June 10, 1974
STOP SIGN PLACEMENT AT 5OTH AVENUE AND 6TH STREET
A recommendation was received from the Traffic Commission to place
stop signs north and south bound on 6th Street at 50th Avenue.
Mr. Brown indicated that along 50th Avenue there are stop signs every
other block. This particular corner was the only one that did not have
signs either on 50th Avenue or the cross street. Motion by Logacz,
Second by Land to authorize the placement of stop signs on 6th Street
north and south bound at 50th Avenue. Roll Call - All Ayes
SIDE YARD WAIVER REQUEST AT 4047 HAYES STREET
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the granting of a
request for a one foot side yard waiver to Mr. Joseph Wieczorek,
4047 Hayes Street N.E. to enable him to replace a garage which was
recently demolished. Motion by Logacz, Second by Norberg to grant this
request. Roll Call - All Ayes
ORDINANCE #816
This ordinance is for the'vacating of the alley behind the City owned
property at 675 - 37th Avenue. A discussion was held on whether to
hold a second reading at this time. The sale of this property to
Kenneth Hentges is not as yet finalized. The property owner of the apartment
building adjacent to the property was present for information on the
reason for this vacating. City Manager Watson explained the situation.
Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to table second reading of Ordinance #816.
Roll Call -All Ayes
LOT AREA AND LOT WIDTH VARIANCES 4557 POLK STREET
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended granting the request
from Mr. Everett Halsey, 4557 Polk Street, for the above variances.
He plans to construct a two bedroom specially designed unit onto the
rear of the present house. This lot is zoned R-2, however, a variance
of from the allowable 8,500 ft. to 7,680 ft in area and a lot width
variance of 10 ft. would be necessary. Motion by Logacz, Second by
Norberg to grant the request for a lot area waiver to al low an area
of 7,680 sq. ft. and the waiver of 10 feet in lot width
at 4557 Polk Street. Roll Call - All Ayes Councilman Norberg was
concerned whether both variances could be included in one motion.
Attorney Kal ina indicated that this is allowable.
FENCE HEIGHT WAIVER 4931 JACKSON STREET
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the request for a fence
height waiver for Mrs. Meier at 4931 Jackson Street. Motion by Land,
Second by Logacz to grant request for a waiver to allow a 5' fence
along the north property line at 4931 Jackson Street N.E. to approximately
the middle of the house. Roll Call - All Ayes Further discussion
followed. Mrs. Meier was concerned because she had wanted other waivers
as well. Councilman Logacz informed the council that she had asked
for other waivers at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting but this
waiver was the only one acted on. Mrs. Meier indicated that she wanted
June lO, 1974
to erect an 8~ chain link fence along the south side of
her 15 foot patio. Discussion followed on this. Mrs. Meier was
directed to go back to the Planning Commission with any other requests
for fence waivers. She should have firm plans drawn up as to what she
wants to erect as well as a description of the materials which she
wants to use for the fence,
A recess was called at 10:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at lO:lO p.m.
BANDSTAND
Park Superintendent, John Murzyn, was present to ask the Council to
authorize an increase in expenditures on the erection of the bandstand.
He indicated that the increase in cost would be $ 230 for material, and
and $ 300 for labor added on the already authorized amounts of $ 1,600
and $ 3,069.00 respectively. The Council wanted to know the reasons
for the increase. Mayor Nawrocki again expressed concern to Mr. Brown
asking whether he was of the opinion that the plans for the bandstand
were good. Mr. Brown and Mr. Gustafson both discussed the plans. They
indicated that the plans were adequate. They explained what they meant
by adequate by comparing the strength of the floor surface with that of
the City Service Center. The question came up whether the Council could
authorize the additional expense in a single sum. Attorney Kal ina
was not aware of all the circumstances of the bandstand expenses.
Mr. Murzyn and Mr. Kalina were instructed to go over these circumstances
and report back later in the meeting.
RESOLUTION #74-25 SETTING SALARIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT FOR 1974 and 1975
A brief discussion was held on this resolution. Mayor Nawrocki was
concerned that the actual salary amounts were not listed, but only referred
to as being in the contract. Mr. Watson indicated that this was the
procedure used in past years. Mayor Nawrocki questioned about the
fringe benefits, if there were any changes. Mr. Watson indicated the
increase in Health and Welfare insurance. Fo]lowing further discussion:
Resolution #74-25 was offered by Land, Second by Norberg:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights, that
WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded for several months between Local
Operating Engineers representing members of the Public Works Department
and the City Council ~s Labor Consultant and Management Bargaining Team
and said negotiations have resulted in mutually acceptable contracts,
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreements as negotiated,
be and are hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program
for 1974 and 1975 for members of the Columbia Heights Public Works
Department, upon signing by both the union and City representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be, and he is hereby
authorized to proceed with the instituting of the changes in accordance
with the contract agreements effective January l, ]974 upon receipt of
said signed contract. Roll Call -All Ayes
RESOLUTION #74-26 ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S EXECUTIVE
SECRETARY
Resolution #74-26 offered by Land, Second by Norberg
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,
that the salary for Mrs. Margo Erickson Emerson be established at
$ 7,200 per year beginnin9 July 1, 1974. Roi] gall - All Ayes
'II
Following passage of this resolutuion, a lengthy discussion was held on
the organizational chart in relation to the City Office personnel.
ORDINANCE #822
Second reading held on Ordinance #822 Being An Ordinance Regulating
the Erection, Placement and Maintenance of Fences in the City of
Columbia Heights and repeal of Ordinance No. 599 and Ordinance No. 764.
Following this reading Councilman Norberg expressed concern over the
wording in two locations. He felt the use of the word "structure'l in
the definition of Fence would be confusing. He further pointed out
that under the section regarding retaining walls or free standing walls,
it stated "the face of the wall shall be slanted by a 3 degree angle."
He suggested that this may be too exact. Attorney Kal ina suggested
inserting "by no less than a 3 degree angle" instead. The change was
made in the ordinance. Motion by Councilman Norberg to strike the
word "structure" out of the definition of 'lFence" died for lack of a
second. He felt this definition for fence was too broad and confusing.
Ordinance #822 offered by Logacz, Second by Land.
Roll Call - Logacz, Land, Nawrocki - Ayes NOrberg - Nay
Ordinance #822 was adopted.
ORDINANCE #737
Second reading held On Ordinance //737 Being An Ordinance Relating to
Swimming Pools, Regulating the Design, Construction, Operation and
Maintenance Thereof. Following the second reading, Councilman Norberg
expressed concern over the wording in various locations. Following
lengthy discussion, Motion by Norberg, and Second by Land to amend
the ordinance as follows:
Section 6 B. Change the wording to read as follows: The Health Authority
shall enforce Minnesota State Health regulations for cleanliness and
bacterial quality and may promulgate such other regulations providing
standards for cleanliness of water and bacterial quality as he deems
neces sa ry.
Section 7 B. Noise. The following to be added to this section,
retaining what already appears: No person shall build, situate, or
operate any electric equipment emitting sound in excess of N.E.M.A.
standards nor operate, build, or construct mechanical equipment
emitting sound in excess of three (3) decibels A-weighted less than the
electrical machinery used in conjunction with said pool.
(The above also to be added following Section 8 Bo Noise.)
Further, in Section lO. D. Illumination of Public Pools, the words
"candle foot powerI' to be changed to "foot candle of illumination"
Following this motion, further discussion was held on Councilman
NOrberg's suggestions. Councilman Norberg indicated the possibility
of tabling the passage of this ordinance until the wording can be
further checked into, in particular, he stated that "foot candle" is
no longer a proper a legal measurement. Motion by Norberg to table the
passage of this ordinance died for lack of a second.
Roll Call on the amendments: All ayes
yearly permit, mr. watson indicated that all persons who presently
have a swimming pool will be notified of this requirement.
Norberg also asked about the requirement of fences around pools in
regards to those presently in use. Mr. Watson informed him that all
present pools have fences around them.
Ordinance No. 737 as amended offered by Land, Second by Logacz
Roll Call - All Ayes Ordinance #737 was adopted.
RESOLUTION ~74-27 ESTABLISHING FUNDING FOR WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT
Resolution #74-27 offered by Land, Second by Logacz
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
that WHEREAS, investigations have shown that the old water standpipe at
4700 Stinson Boulevard has become weakened and will require extensive
repairs, and
WHEREAS, a cost projection for repairs has been made showing that the
repairs would only serve as a temporary arrangement with other repairs
being needed in the near future, and WHEREAS, the cost projection for
other types of storage towers indicate that a more efficient system
should be utilized, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City
Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the
establishment of a 10% surtax on all water bills beginning with the
billings in August ]974. The revenue from said surtax to be held in a
separate fund known as the "Tower Fund" and such surtax shall remain
in effect until the costs for a new water tower installation are completely
paid, at which time said surtax shall be discontinued. Roll Call All Ayes
BANDSTAND
Attorney Kal ina reported that each amount being asked for should
be listed separately. He further pointed out that in the S 1,600
which was authorized for materials at the last meeting,
there was a $ 650 amount for blocks, and that amount should have been
authorized separately. Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to authorize
the expenditure of an additional $ 230 for materials for the bandstand,
and $ 300 for labor, and to authorize the award of bid for block laying
to Marshal] Block in the amount of $ 650 based on low informal quotations.
Roll Call - All Ayes
At this point Mayor Nawrocki recognized the fact that the Council had
not appointed a secretary for the meeting. Motion by Norberg, Second
by Land to appoint Marco Emerson Secretary Pro-Tern for the meeting.
Roll Call - All Ayes
TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to authorize the placement of 'lNo
Parking,l zones between Lookout Place and 5th Street as shown on the map
presented by the Traffic Commission and made a part of the attachments
hereto, and to authorize the placement of a pedestrian crosswalk to
be signed and painted from the personnel door at Minneapolis Electric
Steel Castings across 5th Street to the parking lot. Roll Call - All Ayes
June 10, 1974
Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to authorize the placement of "Do
Not Block Alley" signs in the alley south of 4Otb Avenue between Jackson
Street and VanBuren. Roll Call - All ayes
Motion by Land, Second by Norberg to authorize the placement of a
pedestrian crosswalk across 3rd Street on the south side of 42nd Avenue
with advanced warnings on 3rd Street, north and south of the intersection.
Roll Call - All Ayes
CENTRAL AVENUE URBANIZATION
City Engineer, George Brown, reviewed the plans to date regarding the
Central Avenue Urbanization project. He reported on meetings with Hilltop
and Fridley. He asked at this time that the council give their consent
to al low the City to proceed and get the preliminary plans approved
by the Highway Department. He reported on certain additions which had
been added by the Traffic Commission, in addition to those already
recommended by the Engineering Department. The following resolution
#74-28 was offered by Land, Second by Norberg. Roll Call - Land, Logacz,
Nawrocki - Ayes Norberg Nay
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Highways has prepared preliminary plans for
the improvement of a part of Trunk Highway Number 5 renumbered as
Trunk Highway Number 65 within the corporate limits of the City of Columbia
Heights from 44th Avenue N.E. to the North Corporate Limits; and
WHEREAS, said preliminary plans are on file in the office of the
Department of Highways, St. Paul, Minnesota, being marked, labeled,
and identifies as Layout No. 2 S.P. O207-14 (65=5) from 44th Avenue N.E.
to 53rd Avenue N.E., and
WHEREAS, copies of said preliminary plans as so marked, labeled, and
identified are also on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the term "said preliminary plans" as hereinafter used in the
body of this resolution shall be deemed and intended to mean, refer to,
and to incorporate the preliminary plans as in the foregoing recitals
particularly identified and described;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said preliminary plans for the improvement
of Trunk Highway Number 5 renumbered Trunk Highway Number 65 within the
limits of the City of Columbia Heights be and are hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights requests
that the proposal marked Exhibit A, and attached hereto, the reading of
which is hereby waived, be given consideration.
(Exhibit A to be made a part of the attachments to the minutes herewith)
REVENUE SHARING
City Manager Watson referred the Council to a letter he had sent them
regarding projection for use of the Revenue Sharing allotment for the
time period July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975. He reported that the
report on projected use of revenue sharing must be published in the
newspaper by June 20, 1974. He stressed the fact that this is only a tentative
June lO, 1974
outline and may be changed at a later time. Motion by Land, Second by
Norberg to accept the revenue sharing al locations as outlined by Mr. I~/atson
as follows:
1. Public Safety
2. Hea 1 th
3. Financial Administration
4. Multipurpose-General Gov't.
5. Housing and Community Devel.
6. Other
Capital Operating Maintenance
$ 30,000 $ 20,000
3,000 5,00o
8,000
60,000
lO,000
7,428
S 110,428
$ 33,000
Total $ 143,428
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Watson reported on receipt of a cost breakdown from the Street
Superintendent, and on division of the streets listed as needing
reworking into two areas for ease in setting up hearings. The approximated
cost would be 90¢ per front foot. Motion by Norberg, Second by Land
that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for a hearing on those
streets on the west side of town, listed as Area ], for July 1, 1974
at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes Motion by Land, Second by Norberg
to authorize the City Manager to advertise for a hearing on those
streets on the east side of town, listed as Area 2 for July 9, 197§
at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes
The locations of these hearings will be determined by the City Manager,
depending on the availability of the Field House.
SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES
Conference on Disciplinary Problems and Arbitration:
Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to authorize the City Manager
and Police Chief to attend the Conference on Disciplinary Problems and
Arbitration for Just Cause on Friday, June 2l, 1974 at the Ramada
Inn sponsored by the Labor Relations Associates, Inc., and the expenses
be authorized. Roll Call - All Ayes
Management Style and Flexibility:
This is a full day seminar for the joint participation of municipal
department heads and their staff , sponsored by the League of Minnesota
Municipalities. A discussion was held on who should attend this seminar.
Motion by Logacz, Second by Norberg to authorize the expenses for three
people to attend this seminar on June 27 at the Ramada Inn. Roll Call - All Ayes
OSHA:
Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to authorize the expenses for two
people to attend the three hour training session OSHA for Department Heads
on June 21 at the St. Paul Arts and Science Center. Roll Call All Ayes
STORM DAMAGE
Earl Gustafson, Public Works Director, presented the Council with a
written report on the flooding conditions around the City during the
past week when there had been some extremely heavy rainfall. No discussion.
June 10, 1974
SALVATION ARMY FENCE AND STINSON RE-ALIGNMENT PROPOSALS
Mr. Brown reported to the Council on the need for a fence for security
near our Silver Lake Beach, and on re-aligning Stinson. He reported
on meeting with the representative from Salvation Army Air Camp. He
asked for permission to continue discussing means of accomplishing the
work and financing of it. The Council indicated that he should continue
doing what he can along these lines.
STREET NAME SIGN FACES
Mr. Brown reported on his attempts to get informal proposals on
supplying reflectorized facing for the street name signs. He said
it was impossible to find any supplier who uses other than 3-M Brand,
Scotchlite He indicated that they are the only manufacturers
of the material. Motion by Land, Second by Norberg to authorize the
expenditure of $ 1,207.18 for the purchase of Scotchlite from 3-M based
on the findings that this is a proprietary product patented by one
manufacturer. Roll Call ~ All Ayes
LICENSES
Motion by Land, Second by Logacz that the licenses as listed be granted
upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes
OLD BUSINESS
Councilman Norberg reported on having heard of a complaint being filed with the State
Human Rights Commission against the Columbia Heights Recreation Commission on discrimin-
ation against girls. He asked if anyone could give further information and stated that
this should be handled through the Columbia Heights H.R.C. and this should be
referred to them.
Kenneth Hentges, a resident present at the meeting, asked about the
sending of a newsletter on the new zoning ordinance. He was informed
that they had been sent out the previous Friday and should be arriving
the next day.
Mayor Nawrocki questioned the City Engineer as to where the new street
sweepers ordered last fall were and why they had not yet arrived.
Mr. Brown reported on contact with the supplier. Mayor Nawrocki
urged that something be done to hurry their arrival.
City Manager Reports
Mr. Watson reminded the council of the League Convention beginning
Wednesday, June 12. He reported on the place where the motel reservations
were made and when they were expected to arrive.
Motion by Logacz, Second by Norberg to adjourn at l:lO a.m.
Roll Call - All Ayes /~_~////.
~l~~ruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Secret~O-y to the Council Pro-tern